The Comics Journal #37

The Comics Journal #37 (1977) dives into a sharp, timely critique with a deep dive into a suspiciously exact reprint of an article on the first Superman movie, appearing nearly word for word in Mediascene 26. Featuring side-by-side comparisons of the original piece and its near-identical copy, the issue lays bare the issue of plagiarism with clear, unvarnished evidence. Written by Gary Groth, Mike Catron, Joel Thingvall, and Colin Dangaard, and presented with a cover by John Workman and Bob Smith, it’s a standout moment in comics journalism from the era.